Broom, Barbara Jean (Thurner) Born January 13, 1937. Died peacefully at her home on June 5, 2007 at age 70. Preceded in death by her father, Frank Thurner; mother, Blanche (Thurner) Anderson, and brother, Greger Anderson. Survived by Ed Broom, loving husband of 52 years; children, Dale (Lisa) Broom, Suzie (Jeff) Helberg, Debbie Thompson, and Gene Broom; brothers, Frank (Becky) Thurner, Jim (Hilma) Thurner, Kenny (Pat) Thurner; sisters, Lynne (Rick) Jarmon, and Nancy (Chris) Jones; brothers- & sisters-in-law, Evy (Del) Tyler, and George (Cherie) Broom; grandchildren, Sara (Chris), Jessica (Rick), Tracy, Michael, Julie, Cory, Madeline, and Wyatt; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Brenna, Cole, Noah, Kevin, Ethan, Quinn, and Hayley Rae; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends. Service 12 Noon Saturday, June 9 at the Grandstrand Funeral Home, 941 St. Rd 35, Osceola, WI. Visitation 5 to 8 PM Friday. Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery. 715-294-3111
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Though I was not cognitive at the time of her passing, Nanny still lives deep in my heart forever and always. To this day, I wave to her whenever we pass by her resting place. I hope you're enjoying papa's company up there.
Cole Thompson
November 29, 2021 | Saint Croix Falls, WI | Grandchild
It is with sincere sadness that I was not able to be there in your time of need. Please except my apologies and heartfelt condolences. Barb was a wonderful lady and always made me smile. she will be missed.
Bruce Anderson
June 11, 2007 | Coon Rapids, MN
My Mom was one in a million.
I will miss her beautiful smile and her loving ways. But most of all,
I will miss her wonderful and upbeat attitude.
Rest In Peace My Sweet Momma...
Suzie (Broom) Helberg
June 10, 2007 | St. Croix Falls, WI
Barb will be missed sorely by her good friend, Carol Darnell. Barb and her family have been part of my life since I was 4 years old. I will miss her along with my mother. She was such a wonderfull woman. Rest in peace Lady.
Marcia Pettett
June 08, 2007 | Mesa, AZ
We will miss your loving smile. It has always been there.
Jim and Sami Thurner
Sami Thurner
June 07, 2007 | Hinckley, MN
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Lynne Jarmon
June 07, 2007 | Minneapolis, MN
